Application of Nanotechnology in Agricultural Food Engineering
A special issue of Agronomy (ISSN 2073-4395). This special issue belongs to the section "Agricultural Biosystem and Biological Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 108
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Interests: development and application of nano pesticide formulations
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Dear Colleagues,
Nanomaterials, which have an immense potential to enhance efficiency while reducing chemical use in plant protection, are bringing unprecedented, innovative opportunities to agriculture. Their unique physicochemical properties of enable the provision of more precise and effective agricultural solutions. By introducing nanotechnology, the frequency of pesticide applications can be significantly reduced, environmental pollution risks are correspondingly lowered, and plants’ nutrient absorption and utilization efficiency are notably improved, thereby driving a comprehensive increase in agricultural productivity. However, as nanomaterials become more widely used, their potential impacts on crop growth and the environment cannot be overlooked. Some nanomaterials may be toxic to plants, interfering with their normal physiological functions, or may accumulate in soil and water, posing risks to ecosystems. Therefore, monitoring the behavior and distribution of nanomaterials in the environment, assessing their ecological safety, and studying their effects on crops and the environment have become critical to ensuring the safe and sustainable application of nanotechnology in agriculture.
This Special Issue of Agronomy will feature, but is not limited to, the following topics: (1) the impact of nanomaterials and technologies on crops and the environment; (2) detection techniques for nanomaterials in agriculture. Please inquire about other related topics before submitting a manuscript. We welcome original research articles and review articles for this collection. We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Kun Qian
Dr. Tianjiao Xia
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- nanomaterials
- agriculture
- livestock
- nano-pesticides
- nano-fertilizers
- nano-vaccines
- disease management
- antibiotic resistance
- risk assessment strategies
- regulatory framework
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